10 simple changes to make your at-home workspace more inspiring
Don’t settle for makeshift workspaces when you can make simple updates for immediate improvements.
8 traits of a methodical paralegal (and why you should be one)
Paralegals should be many things, and methodical is one of them. Here are some of the qualities that define a methodical paralegal and why that’s important.
Bad habits that still exist in your law firm
Times change and priorities evolve. Still, it’s likely that every law firm has a few old habits that can hurt today’s productivity, even if they once worked fine. Here are a few bad habits that can harm a law practice and erode client relationships.
10 more podcasts for legal professionals to start the new decade
Since more than 36% of Americans commute between 20 to 44 minutes each way for work, we thought the new decade would be the perfect time to introduce a new list of podcasts that will not only make your downtime more interesting but add to your legal insight.
Could the 4-day workweek become a reality for your law firm?
Some firms see positive results when switching to a four-day workweek. Will this flexible and shortened workweek make its way to your firm?
Charting your firm’s roadmap for the new year
How will you set the course for 2020 in a way that will help your firm thrive? Here are 5 tips on building your firm’s roadmap for the new year.
5 mistakes to avoid as a first-year legal professional
Invariably, first-year legal professionals make mistakes. The good news is, they’re largely avoidable. Here are some of the top mistakes you should avoid as a new legal professional.
Top 5 tips for writing stellar contracts
When it comes to writing contracts, clarity and conciseness rule the day. If you’re new to drafting contracts, here are some tips that will help you avoid some costly mistakes.
How to be a rainmaker at your firm
All law firms need to bring in new clients and new matters in order to make money. Here’s our top tried and true strategies for “making it rain.”
8 questions to ask before scheduling a meeting at your law firm
While periodic meetings can increase productivity, meetings in law firms are often notorious for starting late, running long, being unengaging, or having no defined purpose. To make sure your firm is using everyone’s valuable time wisely, here are 8 questions that need to be asked and answered before you set up a meeting.
7 ways to make the most of a summer lull at your firm
Although the warmer weather and lazy summer days may be good for morale, they’re often hard on a firm’s bottom line. Here are 7 ways to take advantage of the potential opportunities that this seasonal slow time can provide:
Baby steps for automating your law firm
For those of you who have dragged your feet into the age of automation, here are a few baby steps to help you remove the everyday redundancies.
5 Hacks for organizing your law office
In law, being organized is considered critical for conducting business in a productive manner. Creating and maintaining a clutter-free environment will likely improve the quality of your work, along with your mood.
Top 4 KPIs for your solo practice/small firm to track
With all the technology surrounding data and data analysis, tracking key performance metrics has become a bit of a sport. This article discusses the top four KPIs that will help you evaluate and evolve your small firm for success.
How legal technology is impacting the modern solo/small firm
Today’s technologies have made the practice of law infinitely more efficient and accessible for today’s solo/small law firms to thrive!
5 ways to manage, meet and exceed client expectations
Demanding clients are business as usual in the legal industry. Here are five ways to meet, manage and exceed clients’ potentially unrealistic expectations while remaining sane.